The Idiocy of Leaf Blowers

Coming soon: an expanded version of my take on leaf blowers. Imagine an alien visiting from outer space, a creature who was up on Earth's current events. This creature would know about our diminishing supply of fossil fuels and our utter dependence on them. He/she would understand how our addiction is tied to our need for transportation and warmth. What would he/she think we are trying to accomplish by blowing leaves around? Would he/she see the obvious suicidal tendency and stupidity inherent in using up our remaining fuel supply in this manner?